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Heiress Fights for Share of $500M Estate in Court

3/7/2026

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Story summary
  • Maria-Christina Perez de la Sala is contesting her late father's $500 million estate following his death in July 2022.
  • She alleges that her mother, Terrill, and siblings received significant gifts, leaving her with nothing.
  • Maria-Christina filed a family provision claim in the New South Wales Supreme Court, which partially dismissed her claim but permitted her to reformulate it based on alleged promises from her father.
  • Legal experts indicate that she must demonstrate financial need for her claim to succeed.